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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

Seven ways companies, consumers, and the government are responding. Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand. How did one company recall cause a nationwide crisis? When the baby formula shortage will end.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision.

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

As the port of Long Beach continues to suffer blockage and delays, companies are taking a fresh look at alternate ports for supply chain relief. Portland, San Diego, and Cleveland are cited by American Shipper as locations with more capacity to consider. Customers are seeking a new level of transparency, diversity, and ESG commitment.

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations.

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Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?

Logistics Bureau

One of those is Supply Chain Secrets, an educational company in the Logistics Bureau group, which exists purely to share practical guidance with companies and individuals wishing to improve their supply chain knowledge and expertise. “I Inventory management and optimisation. USA – Cleveland, OH. So… Where Should We Go?

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

For companies with a DELMIAworks ERP system in place, the shift to front office personnel working from home, driven by COVID-19 prevention measures, has not caused major business disruptions. a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc.,

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Companies that operate within the freeport areas benefit from tax incentives. This helps to improve cash flow cycles and facilitate just-in-time inventory control.